Mark, It is a 1957-58 model. I have one. They stopped making the Record Ace in 55-56, then brought it back for two years as the Record Ace Modern--probably to get rid of some old stock. It is an absolutely civilized bicycle. A super combination of sensible geometry, good tubes a proper riding position. Understated in the best way. This was what convinced me that English bikes were my favorites, when you find the right fit. Mine has a Sturmey 4 speed hub gear (FX or something) and a Sturmey hub generator. Hiduminium brakes that aren't much to brag about. Mine is gold and black with quite a bit of "patina." :-)
Some English fellow had a web page about the Record Ace and at the end of the history of the model it mentioned the Moderne. Alas, I just googled it, which was the way I found it some years back, and I can't find it now.
Hope this helps.
Don Wilson
Los Olivos, CA
> A friend has asked me to try to sell an old Raleigh
> Record Ace. But
> before I start, I should at least figure out how old
> it is.
>
> The serial number, RA7062, doesn't fit into the
> on-line serial #
> lists I've found.
> 531 stays and butted main tubes.
> Oil ports on HT & BB.
> Single Simplex or Huret shifter braze on.
> Chrome stay and fork tips.
> Black with cream (or maybe originally white) HT
> Airlite front hub (No rear wheel or derailleur)
> Braze on for Sturmey pulley on seat lug.
> Has a 1961 Santa Monica CA licence sticker.
>
> http://bikesmithdesign.com/
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> Does anyone recognize these lugs?
> http://bikesmithdesign.com/
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> Too bad it's a 23". If an inch or 2 smaller, it
> would be the perfect
> bike for my NOS Cyclo-Benelux SA conversion and
> alloy shelled FW.
>
> Mark Stonich;
> Minneapolis Minnesota
> http://mnhpva.org
> http://bikesmithdesign.com
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